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Baykal’sk, Russia

Irkutsk Oblast · Russia

Baykal’sk is a small city in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia with a population of 15,600. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

15,600 Population 49/sq mi density
1,624 ft Elevation 495 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Irkutsk Timezone

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People

Population15,600
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Population15,600
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Coordinates51.5150°, 104.1402°
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceIrkutsk Oblast
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average4°F (-15°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (509 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)

About Baykal’sk

Baykal’sk is a small city in Russia (Irkutsk Oblast) with a population of 15,600. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 4°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Irkutsk.

Climate in Baykal’sk

Baykal’sk has an average annual temperature of -0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-18.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 847 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -18.4°C / -1°F -33.5° / -5° 17.0
Feb -16.3°C / 3°F -33.1° / 0.3° 12.7
Mar -6.8°C / 20°F -23.2° / 7.1° 27.5
Apr 1.3°C / 34°F -9.3° / 16.6° 46.8
May 8.2°C / 47°F -3.4° / 21.8° 88.8
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 2.7° / 29° 107.6
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 9.7° / 30.7° 192.0
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 7° / 26.8° 151.0
Sep 8.9°C / 48°F -2.6° / 23.8° 114.4
Oct 0.6°C / 33°F -10.1° / 11.7° 36.8
Nov -9.7°C / 15°F -24° / 5.2° 28.0
Dec -17.6°C / 0°F -31.4° / -4.7° 23.8
Baykal’sk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average32.8°F
39% below Russia avg
January Average4°F (-15°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area316.3 sq mi (819.2 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates51.5150°N, 104.1402°W
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Russia avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 16, 2023.

Feb 25, 1999 13 km N of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia M5.9 51 km
Jun 29, 1995 49 km WNW of Kultuk, Russia M5.8 87 km
Jun 8, 2022 Lake Baykal region, Russia M5.2 121 km
Feb 25, 1999 17 km NNW of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia M5.1 44 km
May 31, 2000 18 km SSE of Listvyanka, Russia M5.0 58 km
Feb 26, 1999 17 km NW of Tankhoy, Russia M5.0 58 km
May 12, 1991 22 km ENE of Tankhoy, Russia M4.8 90 km
Feb 25, 1999 18 km N of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia M4.7 50 km
Feb 27, 1999 10 km NE of Tankhoy, Russia M4.7 76 km
Sep 1, 2014 27 km N of Bayangol, Russia M4.6 78 km
Feb 10, 1999 18 km SSE of Listvyanka, Russia M4.6 60 km
Sep 5, 2015 22 km W of Istok, Russia M4.5 137 km
Feb 10, 1999 14 km NNW of Tankhoy, Russia M4.5 65 km
Jan 12, 2012 21 km E of Babushkin, Russia M4.5 143 km
Feb 10, 1999 22 km ESE of Listvyanka, Russia M4.4 77 km
Mar 6, 1999 12 km NNW of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia M4.4 43 km
Oct 18, 2017 10 km SW of Petropavlovka, Russia M4.4 133 km
Nov 19, 1992 28 km NE of Tankhoy, Russia M4.4 93 km
Feb 25, 1999 15 km N of Tankhoy, Russia M4.4 73 km
Sep 1, 2002 54 km SSW of Slyudyanka, Russia M4.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tunkin Depression (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tunkin Depression Volcanic field 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-15°C) 0.4 in
February 3°F (-16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
April 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Baykal’sk has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 3°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Baykal’sk

Institution Type Founded Website
Байкальский техникум отраслевых технологий и сервиса College
Байкальский техникум отраслевых технологий и сервиса (Училище №16) College
Колледж College

Schools in Baykal’sk

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа №11
Школа №11
Музыкальная школа
Школа №12
Школа №11
Школа № 10
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Radio Stations near Baykal’sk

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Baykal’sk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Музей БЦБК

Libraries in Baykal’sk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Городская библиотека0.0

Hotels in Baykal’sk

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beliy Sobol Park-Hotel
Energetik
Grand Baikal
Sibir
Ski Let
Байкал
Голден палас
ГрандБайкал
Куршавель
Общежитие
Орлиное гнездо
Прибой
Русь
Соболиная
Соболинка
Уют
Уютный двор

Cafes in Baykal’sk

19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KafeYurtaSolzan
Shashlichnaya
Uspekh
Байкальский Бриз
Бригантина
Восточная кухня
Высота 900
Кочевник
Магистраль
Медвежья берлога
Орлиное гнездо
Оюна
Сибирь
Сибирь
Столовая
Теремок
Титан
Хамар-Дабан
Южный берег

Cinemas in Baykal’sk

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Юбилейный

Dentists in Baykal’sk

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #4269778709
RU #4269793592
Vitadent

Train Stations in Baykal’sk

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baikalsk

Gas Stations in Baykal’sk

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosneft
АГЗС
Омни
Солзан

Banks in Baykal’sk

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank
Сбербанк
Совкомбанк

Post Offices in Baykal’sk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Почта 665932

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baykal’sk

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Благая весть
Храм Святой троицы

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Irkutsk

🇷🇺 About Russia

Capital Moscow
Population 144,478,050
Area 17,100,000 km²
GDP (USD) $2,071,505,725,031
GDP per capita $14,159
HDI 0.822
Life expectancy 73.3 years
Internet users 92.3%
Urban population 75.0%
Currency RUB (Ruble)
Languages Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .ru
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Russia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Новый год
Jan 2 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 3 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 5 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 6 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово
Feb 23 Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества
Mar 8 International Women's Day Международный женский день
May 1 Labour Day День труда
May 9 Victory Day День Победы
Jun 12 Russia Day День России
Nov 4 Unity Day День народного единства

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baykal’sk

What is the population of Baykal’sk?

Baykal’sk has a population of 15,600 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 316.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baykal’sk?

Baykal’sk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

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